City vs city
Gulf Shores vs Birmingham, AL
Birmingham currently scores 3 points higher overall than Gulf Shores, with the largest gap in storm surge.
Use this comparison for relocation decisions, insurance shopping, and hazard-prioritized mitigation planning.
Hazard breakdown
Overall
Gulf Shores: 44/100 · Birmingham: 47/100
Birmingham is 3 points higher.
Flood
Gulf Shores: 24/100 · Birmingham: 33/100
Birmingham is 9 points higher.
Wind
Gulf Shores: 63/100 · Birmingham: 17/100
Gulf Shores is 46 points higher.
Lightning
Gulf Shores: 69/100 · Birmingham: 65/100
Gulf Shores is 4 points higher.
Tornado
Gulf Shores: 16/100 · Birmingham: 28/100
Birmingham is 12 points higher.
Hail
Gulf Shores: 9/100 · Birmingham: 100/100
Birmingham is 91 points higher.
Storm surge
Gulf Shores: 96/100 · Birmingham: 0/100
Gulf Shores is 96 points higher.